preload
The end diastolic pressure that stretches the right or left ventricle of the heart to…The end diastolic pressure that stretches the right or left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The end diastolic pressure that stretches the right or left ventricle of the heart to its greatest geometric dimensions under variable physiologic demand.
(countable, uncountable)The internal application of stress to certain mechanical systems.
Forms
plural: preloadsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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